Study information | Online Experience
Online Experience Leiden University College The Hague
- Date
- Thursday 31 October 2024
- Time
- Explanation
- This online experience day will be hosted on Zoom. We recommend joining on a desktop for the best viewing experience.
- Location
- Virtual: Zoom
This event is at capacity!
This online experience is at capacity. So unfortunately, it is no longer possible to sign up. Are you thinking about studying Liberal Arts and Sciences, and are you wondering what Leiden University College (LUC) has to offer? Then make sure to join us for the Experience Day on Friday 8 November!
More information about our on-campus Experience DayWhat to expect of LUC's online experience?
This online experience day includes an information session about our programme, a sample lecture and a virtual Q&A session with a panel made up of students and staff members. Additionally we will offer a virtual campus tour so you get a feel for our unique campus building.
Some programme components, such as the information session, will be recorded and made available afterwards, but we recommend joining in realtime if possible. It's the best way to ensure you don't miss anything that is not recorded, and to interact with our panel of staff and students who are excited to tell you more about LUC.
Programme
Please note that we are still finalizing the programme, but we expect the programme to look roughly as follows:
13:15 - 14:15 | Introduction and information session |
14:15 - 15:15 | Sample class of your choice |
15:15 - 16:00 | Q&A session |
16:00 - 16:30 | Virtual campus tour |
Please note all times are in CET / Amsterdam time zone.
Are you thinking of starting your studies in 2025?
Did you know that as part of LUC's application process, we ask you to take part in an LUC experience, and write a reflection about it? And we have good news for you: the sample class that is part of this LUC experience can be used for that purpose!
Because the class will mimic a real class as much as possible, you will attend the class without your parents. We expect your camera to be on during the sample class, so that you can interact with the teacher. Parents are welcome to join the other elements of this virtual event; the general information session, Q&A and virtual building tour.
Sample classes
Below you can find the titles and descriptions of the sample classes which will be on offer here, so that you can start thinking about which class you might want to attend. You will select your class by going to the breakout room of your choice during the online event.
In this lecture, we dive into the fascinating world of the international law of the sea. We will explore the definitions, distinctions, and legal regimes that govern the various maritime features under international law. Ever wondered what truly defines an island, a rock, a low tide elevation, or an artificial island? How about the difference between a ship and an installation? We will uncover all of that and more. Join us for an exciting discussion where you deepen your understanding of the law of the sea and its real-world implications!
Social conditions or rather the social determinants of health (SDH) are conditions, factors and systems that place people from different socio-demographic and socio-economic groups (social class, gender, race/ethnicity, and place of birth) at differential risk of poor health and premature mortality. In this session, we will explore what makes people healthy or unhealthy by examining how place impacts health and well-being. There will be opportunities for both whole class lectures as well as small breakout discussions.
This is a small sample of next year’s first-year literature course, which will take place in the second semester. One of the best ways to understand literature is through attempting to construct a narrative of one’s own. Don’t worry; you don’t need to do any reading in advance! But I would appreciate it if you bring a pen and paper. You’ll need them.
The recent IPPC reports tell us – again – that climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time and will affect modern human life globally. Locally extreme climate events such as droughts and storms already pose serious challenges to society – also here in the Netherlands. In this class we will discuss the pros and cons of several adaptation strategies to reduce extreme weather risks, such as geoengineering and nature-based solutions.
How (not) to think about international security.
Is it appropriate to speak of war in moral terms? Social scientists and IR theorists often approach it in abstract terms as an outcome of causal processes. They try to understand those causes scientifically, so that war can be prevented by trying to manipulate the conditions that make it more or less likely. Military strategists ask questions about what works: how can war be waged effectively and won quickly? We might therefore ask whether we gain a clearer understanding of war if we strip away moral judgements and treat it impartially as a technical problem. This class will ask whether moral judgements have a place in serious reflection on war, and what good reasons there might be for thinking it does.
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Watch the video on the original website orLeiden University College The Hague offers a broad, flexible and interdisciplinary residential Liberal Arts and Sciences programme with a focus on Global Challenges. In this bachelor programme you will specialize in relevant fields like world politics, economics, governance, international justice, human & cultural interaction, global public health and environmental sciences.